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Crime
Blast Near BJP MLA's House in Imphal, Manipur; CM Calls It Barbaric
✍️ India Today
🗓 28 Aug 2026, 10:19 PM
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A blast was reported close to the residence of a BJP legislator in Imphal, Manipur, prompting Chief Minister Y. Khemchand Singh to denounce the incident as barbaric.
A sudden explosion was reported in the vicinity of a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) legislator's house in Imphal, the capital of Manipur. Local police and security forces arrived at the scene promptly to secure the area and begin a preliminary investigation.
The Chief Minister of Manipur, Y. Khemchand Singh, publicly condemned the incident, describing it as a "barbaric" act that threatens the peace and security of the state. He assured citizens that the administration would leave no stone unturned in identifying those responsible.
Law enforcement agencies have launched a forensic inquiry to determine the nature of the explosive device and the exact cause of the blast. No official figures on casualties or damage have been released at this stage.
The incident has raised concerns about law and order in the region, with political leaders urging calm while urging the police to expedite the investigation.
Authorities have appealed to the public for any information that could aid the probe, emphasizing that swift action is essential to prevent further threats to public safety.
The Chief Minister of Manipur, Y. Khemchand Singh, publicly condemned the incident, describing it as a "barbaric" act that threatens the peace and security of the state. He assured citizens that the administration would leave no stone unturned in identifying those responsible.
Law enforcement agencies have launched a forensic inquiry to determine the nature of the explosive device and the exact cause of the blast. No official figures on casualties or damage have been released at this stage.
The incident has raised concerns about law and order in the region, with political leaders urging calm while urging the police to expedite the investigation.
Authorities have appealed to the public for any information that could aid the probe, emphasizing that swift action is essential to prevent further threats to public safety.